An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Alright, it’s getting late. You should go back to your room and rest,” Rufus said wearily, waving his hand.

The decision to appoint his eldest son as the heir to the throne was not only because he recognized his capabilities. He was also driven by a sense of guilt, wanting to make amends.

Unfortunately, Dustin lacked ambition and harbored no aspirations to rise above others. Therefore, Rufus refrained from pressing too hard.

As a dying man, his only wish was for the well-being and happiness of his sons. The rest was no longer a concern.

Dustin opened his mouth as if to speak but ultimately remained silent. He then stood up and left.

He had no desire to become the next prince, at least not now. To the outside world, the title of Prince of West Lucozia symbolized supreme power, boundless wealth, glory, and the pinnacle of prestige. However, to Dustin, it represented a burdensome role.

Assuming the throne meant bearing an overwhelming load. He would no longer be able to consider only himself. His responsibilities would extend to include all of West Lucozia and its people.

of shouldering such a

within the castle. After quelling the rebellion, which included the eradication of the

health, Dustin took on his father’s responsibilities, fulfilling his duty as the son. The first task on Dustin’s list was Julius ‘affairs.

Julius to surrender his military insignia and remain within West Lucozia. He could enjoy the leisure life of a noble, strolling through parks, engaging in horseback riding and archery, and living

only condition was that he couldn’t maintain any affiliated forces, and the number of his guards

second option allowed Julius to leave West Lucozia with a

bear the full responsibility,

was easy to understand what the two options pertained-either lead an

choice to Julius primarily due to their familial relationship and his

disadvantages, Julius opted for the second alternative-to

his chances outside of West Lucozia rather than leading

one day, he could rise again and establish his own sphere of influence. A

lead a humble organization than be a follower within a prosperous one. He was going to seize control of

Julius’ decision, Dustin provided him with a substantial sum of money and personally bid him farewell